MLB Player News

Arraez (knee) will sit for the third straight game Friday against the Royals.

Arraez hasn't appeared in a game since aggravating a knee injury Tuesday. Ildemaro Vargas makes his third straight start at second base in his absence.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Torres (hamstring) would undergo an MRI on Friday after exiting Thursday's 10-5 loss to the Rays with left hamstring tightness, ESPN.com reports.

Torres sustained the injury when he stumbled out of the batter's box while attempting to run out a groundball in the bottom of the third inning. The Yankees will await the results of Torres' MRI before deciding whether he'll require a trip to the IL, but at the very least, the shortstop seems unlikely to be ready for the team's next game Saturday against the Mets. New York has already lost DJ LeMahieu (thumb), Aaron Judge (calf) and Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) to the injured list within the past two weeks, so the potential loss of another one of their top hitters in Torres would further weaken a squad that has lost three straight games to fall a half game behind the Rays in the AL East standings.

Altuve went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and one run scored Thursday against the Rockies.

After dropping in the Astros' order briefly, Altuve hit second in both of the team's games at Coors Field. He delivered two multi-hit games, with his double Thursday his first extra-base hit in 11 contests. Through 113 plate appearances this season, Altuve has a very uncharacteristic .190/.248/.305 line with three home runs, 15 runs scored and 12 RBI.

Rengifo is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against San Francisco, batting ninth and playing second base.

Rengifo returns to the Angels' starting nine after taking a seat in Wednesday's loss to the Giants. Tommy La Stella will shift to first base as Albert Pujols returns to the bench.

Andrus (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Andrus has dealt with a lower-back strain in recent days that has kept him out of the starting lineup for four consecutive games. He appeared as a defensive replacement Wednesday, but he won't be available for at least 10 days while he recovers. Yadiel Rivera was recalled in a corresponding move, and he should serve as depth behind Isiah Kiner-Falefa at shortstop while Andrus is sidelined.

Kemp isn't starting Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

Kemp went hitless with one walk and two strikeouts over his last 10 at-bats, and he'll take a breather for the series finale against Arizona. Chad Pinder will start at second base Thursday and bat eighth.

Arraez (knee) isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Brewers.

Arraez will be sidelined for a second straight game after leaving Tuesday's contest with a left knee injury. However, he underwent imaging Wednesday that cleared him of a serious injury, and it appears as though he'll avoid a trip to the injured list. Ildemaro Vargas will start at second base Thursday.

Biggio went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a walk in the 3-2 win over the Phillies in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader.

Biggio came through with a huge two-out hit in the sixth, driving in Billy McKinney with a double to tie the game at two. The Blue Jays went on to win the seven-inning game on a walkoff single by Lourdes Gurriel. Biggio now has 13 RBI and is slashing a solid .250/.364/.512 on the season.

Andrus (back) isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Padres.

Andrus entered Wednesday's game as a pinch runner and played two innings at shortstop, but he'll be out of the starting nine for the fourth consecutive game. However, his usage Wednesday would suggest that he could be available off the bench Thursday. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will shift to shortstop in Andrus' absence.

Espinal isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Phillies.

Espinal drew three consecutive starts at shortstop with Bo Bichette (knee) out indefinitely, but Joe Panik will get the start for the second game of the twin bill. Espinal is hitting .263 with one stolen base and seven strikeouts over 19 at-bats this year.